That last point is critical because losing a single game in the West could mean dropping down a spot or two in the standings. The Lakers are only a half-game above the Nuggets for the No. 2 seed.

NBA’s West playoff picture: Trade outlooks, locks, confidence levels, panic meters. Zach Harper. Jan. 13, 2023. Everybody is looking at the NBA standings in both conferences.

As the NBA regular season winds to a close Sunday, a whopping seven playoff or play-in tournament seeds are still undecided in the Western Conference. Though the teams competing for those spots ...

NBA analyst predicts major West dark horse could be a potential landing spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Story by TJ Morin ... and the No. 7 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.

Eight teams are chasing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, creating an intense jostling near the top. Steve Aschburner NBA TV's experts debate which team is currently the second-best team ...

The NBA All-Star Game is returning to its old format pitting the Eastern Conference against the Western Conference this season, the league announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: The ...